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Some 450,000 Russians signed contracts to serve in army in 2024, says Medvedev

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Posted on January 24, 2025

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· Last updated: January 27, 2026

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450,000 Russians Enlist in Army for 2024, Says Medvedev

MOSCOW (Reuters) - Dmitry Medvedev, deputy chairman of Russia's Security Council, said on Friday that about 450,000 people had signed contracts to serve in the Russian army in 2024 and that the aim was to attract a similar number of people in 2025.

Medvedev said in the same post on his official social media account that more than 40,000 people had also joined volunteer brigades and gone off to fight in Ukraine in 2024.

(Reporting by Reuters; Writing by Anastasia Teterevleva; Editing by Andrew Osborn)

Key Takeaways

450,000 Russians signed army contracts for 2024.
Medvedev aims for similar recruitment in 2025.
40,000 joined volunteer brigades for Ukraine.
Medvedev shared the news on social media.
Focus on increasing military personnel.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the main topic?

The article discusses the signing of military contracts by 450,000 Russians for 2024 as announced by Dmitry Medvedev.

How many people joined volunteer brigades?

More than 40,000 people joined volunteer brigades to fight in Ukraine in 2024.

What are the recruitment goals for 2025?

The aim is to attract a similar number of recruits in 2025 as in 2024.

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